Questions tagged [esp32]
For questions about the ESP32 series of microcontrollers. Use in conjunction with the "microcontroller" tag.
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ESP-32-C3-DEVKIT1 and MCP251863 SPI Error
I am a senior at the University of Kentucky and I am working on my senior design project. I'll skip the fluff, I am working on a PCB to connect an ESP-32-C3-DEVKIT to an MCP251863 to do CAN bus ...
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Inverting Operational Amplifier control gain by MCP41010 [closed]
I'm currently trying to use 2 MCP41010 digital potentiometers to control the gain of the output. I have already succeeded in controlling the resistor value with ESP32. The problem came when I couldn't ...
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Why are my 2S LiPo cells swelling/exploding on an ESP32 + TB6612FNG + N20 motor line-follower? Need exact root cause [closed]
I’m working on a small line-follower robot using an ESP32, TB6612FNG motor driver, and N20 gear motors. Everything works fine initially, but after several runs I notice that: the ESP32 occasionally ...
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ESP32 to ATtiny85 communication on large grid PCB
I want to have a grid of faders/sensors/LEDs/buttons (with ATtiny85s) that I can move around, and that all talk to an ESP that sends data over the network. The idea is to have a PCB with traces for 4 ...
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ESP32-S3 IoT board design review — UART flashing and signal interfacing concerns
I’ve designed a custom IoT board based on the ESP32-S3-WROOM-1, and I would like to have the schematic and PCB reviewed before fabrication. Main features: 4× PC817 optocouplers for reading 24 V square-...
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Error Simulating ESP32 in Proteus
I'm using Proteus 9.1 I'm running into trouble simulating a ESP32. From what I know, it should be working. The python file ...
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What is the name of this linear CCD-sensor component?
I want to use a linear CCD-sensor for my project and I bought this old tablet scanner from 2004 - Genius ColorPage-HR7XE. I disassembled all the parts and took out the PCB with CCD-scanner. But I didn'...
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Relay kickback causing ESP32 to restart
I have an esp32 connected to a 12V circuit. This circuit is supplied by two 12V lead-acid batteries in parallel. The circuit controls a Solenoid using a 12v double pole, double throw relay. This ...
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Is there a way to connect about 6 I2S devices to an ESP32?
I'm trying to connect I2S microphones to an ESP32, but it seems to support a maximum of only two. Is there any way to achieve that?
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How long does a ds3231 rechargeable battery last without charging
I've built a (bird) sound record around an ESP32 with a DS3231 RTC for accurate time stamping. The recorder goes into deep sleep mode when not actually recording, which is typically set to 3 minutes ...
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Why is the on-board LED of the ESP32 Blue?
Context I know this might be a silly question but, according to this page the typical voltage drop for a blue LED is between 3V and 3.7V. A couple of weeks ago when I was designing an LED resistor ...
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How to properly drive an N-Channel mosfet with an ESP32
Note: sorry, I don't have a lot of experience, so I don't know what information is fully relevant. So for the specific question go to "Questions". Before, I give a bit of context if you want ...
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How to use an ESP32, a digital potentiometer, and a MOSFET+optoisolator board to remotely control a 3–5.5 V, 50–100 µA circuit?
I’m trying to add remote control to an existing low-power circuit. Between two contacts (labeled 6 and 7 in my schematic), there’s a voltage ranging from 3 V to 5.5 V and a current between 50 µA and ...
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ESP32 (TTGO T-Beam) I2S Stereo Mic Setup (ICS-43434) Reads Consistent Zeroes
I am kind of new in the field and I am attempting to set up a stereo I2S microphone array using two ICS-43434 MEMS microphones on an ESP32 TTGO T-Beam board. My code successfully compiles and runs, ...
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How to control PA and LNA for FEM in custom RF module?
I am working on a custom RF module. This is my first experience. If you know of a book or resource on this subject, I would appreciate your guidance. So far I want to use an SOC with built in RF (ESP)....